Mobile hairdressers provide a range of services and hair treatments such as cutting, colouring, perms, blow-drying and styling in clients' own homes and in care and nursing homes, hotels, health spas, hospitals and hospices. Some often provide services at TV, film and other media production venues including on location. Mobile hairdressers often offer bridal packages, which include additional beauty treatments such as manicures, pedicures and facials.

This profile provides information about starting up and running a mobile hairdressing service. It describes the skills required, the training available, the current market trends and some of the key trading issues. It also identifies some of the main legislation that must be complied with and provides sources of further information.

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